World's most obese man to receive weight loss treatment in Mexico

The world's most obese man, Mexican Juan Pedro Franco weighing 500 kg, is about to undergo weight-loss treatment, in capital city Guadalajara of western state of Jalisco. (SOUNDBITE, Spanish) Jose Antonio Castaneda, Doctor "What we want is to help him shed about 30 to 40 kilos, and with that take him to the operation room." The 32-year-old fat man was transported on November 15 by a specially-adapted van from his hometown in central state of Aguascalientes to a private clinic in Guadalajara. (SOUNDBITE, Spanish) Juan Pedro Franco "I like dancing. If I could, I would very much like to dance." Franco, who suffers from morbid obesity, diabetes and hypothyroidism, was in a good mood as photo and video cameras filmed his admission to the clinic. (SOUNDBITE, Spanish) Juan Pedro Franco "My situation is not so good financially, because I do not have a job and do not have stable income." During a year and a half, Franco will undergo a treatment that seeks to eliminate hundreds of kilos of weight, relieve his blood pressure, control diabetes and minimize lung conditions. Since childhood, Franco has been obsessed with obesity. (SOUNDBITE, Spanish) Maria de Jesus Salas, Mother of Juan Pedro "When he was born, he weighed 3 kilos and a half. When he grew, he gained 1 kilo every month, or about 10 kilos per year." Meanwhile, he will continue to manage his shop, hoping one day to drive his van again, and still in the company of his inseparable dog Barbas.